Do most HF only radios support 4 function buttons? I know the ones with 2, 
440 etc. do but as far as I know most radios I'm familiar with, if it's HF 
only the function buttons wouldn't do anything. I can't say about the 590 
since I don't and probably will never have one and will certainly never even 
look at a 990 on my current budget.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: kenwood microphone


> Do you use it on a kenwood radio, and if so,, are these buttons
> definable in menus.  I called a ham store and he said it wouldn't work
> that way on the 590.  I also had a friend look on line, and he says it
> appears exactly the same mike as the mfj 297.  The main reason I wanted
> it was to have the 4 functions on a desk mike.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> On Tue, 7 May 2013, Bob
> Ray wrote:
>
>> Butch, Here is the mic I referred to earlier.  I have one of these and it
>> does have the four buttons that you were looking for.
>>
>>
>> HamPros
>>
>>
>>
>> NS-508
>> (more info)
>>
>>
>> High Quality Condenser Desktop Microphone.
>> .Flexible Microphone Boom.
>> .FM/SSB Audio Quality Selector Switch.
>> . Variable microphone gain.
>> .Up/Down Controls work for Kenwood FM mobile use only.
>> .Requires an optional cable specific for your radio.
>>
>> I am using it with my 590 and don't have the batteries in it since I 
>> don't
>> need the amplifier.
>>
>> Bob kd0br
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Butch Bussen
>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:06 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: kenwood microphone
>>
>> I'm looking for a base mike for my kenwood with the 4 function keys. 
>> Does
>> anyone make one?
>> 73
>> Butch
>> WA0VJR
>> Node 3148
>> Wallace, ks.
>>
>>